Metropolitan Club

The meal was nice, but the setting was spectacular – the club dining room has a breathtaking view of the NYC skyline!

Fancy shmancy! Right on 5^th and 60^th lies this Goliath of a building with a fenced front courtyard. It was December so there was a rather large Christmas tree.
The main space itself is to the left, where many simultaneous parties can be happening at the same time. There is a central atrium with large chandeliers and a double staircase to one side. It’s impressive with historical stature.
The party I was in was on the next floor up in one of the corner rooms. It was nicely catered with huge amounts of desserts and food.
I think it’s a lovely place to have an event but can’t imagine it being really cheap…

I came here for an event and this club just «elevated» the entire event.
It is really one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Manhattan. I would say almost like a museum/​old mansion. This is more of a historical club than one of the newer clubs. Like everything looked like it could use a good cleaning, quite frankly, so it does show its age but I think nothing can be done to rectify that without losing some of the history and authenticity of this place.
I can see why people would host a wedding here, but really I think it is a bit over the top for that quite frankly. Too much gold everywhere and too ornate and too stuffy. Like the West Lounge and Ballroom are a bit too Versailles, with a lot of gold, paintings on the ceiling, and even stained glass windows. That said, I think both charity and non-​charity events are a good choice for this venue.
The views are lovely and you feel so close to Central Park. I did explore three of the floors. I much prefer the more subdued and modern Union Club or Yale Club personally. Or though not a club but a mansion, my absolute fave remains the Harold Pratt House.
Service is a bit hit or miss. Some of the servers were a bit phoning it in, but the more senior staff members were extremely cordial. The food was good, but not great. That said, I have had worse wedding food. All the dishes were beautifully decorated. I did appreciate how there always seemed to be coffee, tea and lemon water available like every second with nary a used cup in sight at all times somehow.
I’m glad I got to check this place out. Not a fave for me personally, but still grand and memorable.

This place is just stunningly beautiful and the food is positively incredible. I was there for an event and was served a filet (which was outstanding) roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli. I stayed for the cocktail reception and had biggest shrimp of my life, and a wonderful steak tartar houre d’oerve. Unbelievable venue.

This place is the epitome of the upper east side, fabulous! If architecture and ambiance is as important as the cuisine, then you’ll absolutely love this place. It’s very exclusive, members only, but if you do get the chance it’ll definitely be worth your while. The staff is friendly and hospitable, the quality of construction is exquisite, which is expected seeing as tycoons such as the Vanderbilt’s and JP Morgan were founders. Cocktail was phenomenal, huge variety ranging from freshly made sushi, to pasta dishes, to shrimp cocktails, roasted beef, turkey, and of course top shelf open bar. Definitely a great choice for high end functions, or a classy night out.

This place is amazing!!! I was here for a few nights, along with the family. Fantastic spot in New York City. We were fortunate to stay here, my brother’s wife’s dad has connections, which is why we were fortunate enough to stay here. This is very exclusive. The art work that surround you, on the ceiling in the main room where the wedding was is truly spectacular, that’s how I picture the churches in Europe to be, which is a place that I haven’t yet been.

It’s one of the most impressive buildings architecturally (externally and internally) in NYC. Food is at or very near the top of all NYC private clubs. Views from top floor dining room are spectacular. It is private so I have to laugh at the lady from Ellicottville below who actually thought it appropriate to ask about memberships. These clubs ask you to be a member. If you ask them they will never let you in. So I found that funny. I hope to go back soon. Lot of history. Founded by Rockefellers and Vanderbilts. Very old NYC Society.

This property is classic New York.
With sweeping views of Central Park, it is located in the heart of Manhattan.
There are cathedral like ceilings with ornate bas relief on the walls, gilded crown molding and plush carpet you sink into as you walk. Everything is marble and the food is decadent. They are able to make the perfect dry martini, getting the blend of vermouth just right and no one blinks twice when you ask for five olives.
Definitely for functions, high end celebrations or when you just have a day when you need to feel like a a New York titan at lunch.

No cigars here anymore! You need to be a member or have one invite you in for dinner!.They have a reciprocal arrangement with the Union League Club here in Chicago. It is impressive, but so are all the New York City Clubs.

They switch the carpet — less expensive pile.
A little bit easier, but not too much… still had trouble walking up the stairs with heels.
Still fun times!!!
Food wasn’t as good as last year, but better that the first time I came here.

This place is actually kind of old and stuffy. Large events require the entire party to walk up tall flights of stairs. Several of the rooms get to crowded when food/​drinks are brought out. People take this place too seriously.

Wow. I’m a steak connoisseur and I ate the best filet mignon I’ve ever had. It was en masse at a conference which usually means airline food quality. I don’t know where they get their steak from but it was well-​aged, packed with umami and sublime!

I recently attended a function in the metropolitan club and loved the décor. It is just amazing. I personally love the billiards room on the second floor.

I’m a member of a reciprocal club in London, whilst I dont think anywhere comes close to London’s club-​land New York does manage an excellent second. This club has great food, friendly staff and most importantly for the visiting member an amazing view of NYC.

Members only!
However, I am not a member! I am a member of a reciprocal club in NYC and I was able to make reservations in the rooftop dining room for myself and 9 friends on Saturday night. The food was wonderful! I would love to come back on a summer evening and have dinner on the terrace, fantastic view!!!
For starters, I had the escargot with artichoke hearts. I shared my neighbor’s lobster salad. Both appetizers were outstanding! But I would have to prefer my snails over the lobster.
For my main dish, I went with the venison, medium rare! Hands down, unbelievable dish!!! For the sides… I would highly recommend the salsifry!!! It is absolutely delicious!!!
The service was impeccable and the dining captain was extremely hospitable!!!
P. S. Great selection of wine at a reasonable price!

We were able to snag a suite here and it was amazing. A little snooty clientele but I guess since you have to be a member that’s what you would expect.

The event I attended and did not pay for was $ 250 a head. It is safe to say I would not have ever paid that much for a dinner. But it was special event and the fancy gold and velvet atmosphere proved to be successful for it. The wine flowed freely (as it should for $ 250) and the desert was my favorite part with three different components: truffles, chocolate and the main desert, which was a pear torte. The service was individualized and the attendees were fawned over and completely taken care of. Good for events. If you want to make your guests feel important.